Parent information on emotional/mental health

Information about anxiety, what can cause it, and how it may affect
children and young people, and how to get help for your child if needed.
Includes links to a number of useful resources for further information
and support.

Information about depression, what can cause it, how it
may affect children and young people, and how to get help for your child
if needed. Includes links to a number of useful resources for further
information and support.

Leaflet providing information about depression in
children and young people, and how to get help if you’re worried.
Includes a parent’s story about dealing with her child’s depression, as
well as a list of resources for further support.

Practical advice about common sleep problems in children
and young people and how to address them. Includes information about
specific issues such as nightmares, night terrors and children who
refuse to sleep.

Resources about common eating disorders and what to do
if you’re worried your child may have one. Includes video case studies,
information about treatment options and top tips to help you support
your child.

Information about common behavioural problems in
children and young people and how to get help for your child if needed.
Includes links to a number of useful resources for further information
and support.

Information about bullying, how it can affect children
and young people, and how to get help for your child if needed. Includes
links to a number of useful resources for further information and
support.

Information about bereavement, how it can affect
children and young people, and how to get help for your child if needed.
Includes links to a number of useful resources for further information
and support.

Information about school work and exam stress, how it
can affect children and young people, and how to get help for your child
if needed. Includes links to a number of useful resources for further
information and support.

Reliable information for parents and carers about common
mental health and behaviour concerns in children and young people aged
0-25. Find out about symptoms, possible causes and what you can do to
help. Also includes links to further information, resources and other
organisations you can contact for support.

The YoungMinds Parents Helpline, offers free,
confidential online and telephone support, including information and
advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or
mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25. Open
9:30-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Online support and advice for parents with concerns
about their children’s mental health and well-being. MindEd covers a
wide range of topics and was developed in partnership with parents and
professionals.